Anand
Anand is a city located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is administered by the Anand Municipality and is the administrative centre of the Anand District. The city is known for its dairy industry and is often referred to as the 'Milk Capital of India'. It is home to the Amul Dairy and the National Dairy Development Board.
History[edit | edit source]
Anand was named after its founder, Anand Rao, a Maratha chieftain. The city has a rich history dating back to the Maratha Empire and has been a significant centre for dairy production since the establishment of the Amul Dairy in 1946.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Anand is located in the western part of India, in the state of Gujarat. It is situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati and has a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Anand is primarily based on the dairy industry. The city is home to the Amul Dairy, which is one of the largest milk producers in India. Other major industries in the city include food processing, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Education[edit | edit source]
Anand is known for its educational institutions. The city is home to the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Anand Agricultural University (AAU), and Sardar Patel University (SPU).
Culture[edit | edit source]
The culture of Anand is a blend of traditional Gujarati culture and modern influences. The city is known for its festivals, cuisine, and arts and crafts.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
| Topics |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Regions of Gujarat | ||
| Districts | ||
| Major cities | ||
| Ecoregions | ||
| Economy | ||
| Anand Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
